This recipe for oatmeal banana nut bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It is moist, flavorful, and packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, bananas, and nuts. The combination of these ingredients creates a delicious bread that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Oatmeal banana nut bread is a great way to use up ripe bananas that are starting to turn brown.
Adding oats to the bread not only adds a hearty texture but also boosts the fiber content.
Nuts like walnuts or pecans not only add crunch but also provide healthy fats and protein.